Cut the price and increase the fun

The Irish aren’t the only friendly folk in Dublin and if you stay at a hostel when you visit, you’ll meet a lot of fellow travellers who might become lifelong friends. Along with saving you money, hostels provide a great social atmosphere thanks to the communal bars, shared rooms and in-house activities. Dublin’s got some of the best hostels for both lively atmosphere and quality of living.

When you stay at a hostel you don’t have to stay outside the city. The Generator, Isaacs, and Dublin International Youth hostels all have perfect locations for sightseeing, public transport and enjoying the nightlife.

Family-friendly holidays

Dublin delivers everything you could want in a family holiday, from exciting activities to educational attractions. Spend your days visiting the city’s unique attractions and taking part in the fun. Attend pottery classes at the Artworks Cafe, get hands-on with chocolate at Butlers Chocolate Experience and brave the vampires at Castle Dracula.

Of course, for any family trip to be a success there must be some quality accommodation to stay in. The five-star Merrion Hotel keeps everyone comfortable and entertained with spacious rooms and an infinity swimming pool. For great-value accommodation, stay at The Plaza Hotel close to shops, cinemas and sporting arenas. 

Classic Irish nightlife

Everyone’s heard about the rambunctious party lifestyle of the Irish, which typically steers away from stuffy nightclubs and focuses on live music at venues with a fun atmosphere. You won’t need to look far for a friend in areas such as Temple Bar, Dublin’s historic live music and bar district.

There are plenty of hotels in Temple Bar that keep you close to all the festivities and ensure you don’t need to walk too far for a place to rest your head when the sun’s starting to rise. The Central Hotel, Mercantile Hotel, Dublin Citi Hotel and Riverhouse Hotel are all located in Temple Bar and ensure you wake up in a comfortable bed.